TITLE: FACILITY QA MANAGER

Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Salary: $70,000–$90,000 (Depending on Experience)
Position Type: Full-Time

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We are a leading multinational food supplier committed to delivering high-quality products. Our new facility in Richmond focuses on warehousing, pasteurizing, roasting, and distributing imported food goods. We are seeking a Facility QA Manager to uphold the highest standards of food safety and quality in our operations.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Facility QA Manager will oversee the implementation and adherence to food safety regulations, quality assurance procedures, and sanitation practices to ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality are maintained. This role reports directly to the Facility Manager and indirectly to the Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Safety, or a related field with 3 years of experience in a QA role in the food & beverage manufacturing industry; or a minimum of 5 years of experience in a QA leadership role in the food & beverage manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge and experience with GFSI, FDA, USDA, local health, and state health regulations, and audits.
• Knowledge of preventive controls and kill steps to mitigate risks.
• Knowledge and experience with USDA NOP regulations and handling.
• PCQI Certified.
• HACCP Certified.
• Knowledge of Management Systems software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Clear and efficient communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills with thorough attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot and think outside the box.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit. Frequently must squat, stoop, or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. Daily uses hand strength to grasp tools, supplies, and equipment. Occasionally climbs ladders. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to withstand cold storage temperatures for extended periods of time (warm gear provided). Noise levels will vary at times and will be loud in some areas (hearing protection will be provided when needed).

• Develop, implement, and manage the Food Safety Management System (FSMS), including hazard analysis, SOPs, PRPs, CCPs, GMPs, PMP, EMP, chemical control, labeling, and product specifications.
• Assist in achieving company objectives related to cost, productivity, customer service, profit, and team members.
• Assist in creating and managing key programs such as Organic System Plan, Kosher program, Environmental, Worker Safety, and Fair Trade.
• Provide technical training and coaching to all employees to ensure full understanding of expectations within the facility.
• Liaise with external food safety inspectors and auditors, ensuring all necessary documentation is prepared and available for inspections and audits.
• Create, implement, and manage a Corrective Action and Customer Complaint program.
• Interface with the facility team to assist in problem-solving using root cause analyses when resolving daily personnel and processing incidents.
• Continually review and improve food safety and quality processes and procedures to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations.
• Stay updated with new and changing legislation and regulations.
• Prevent product and company risk by managing nonconforming product processes, QA holds, and leading corrective action programs.
• Analyze spend to continually reduce costs.
• Plan, promote, and organize training activities related to food safety and quality assurance.
• Assist in other areas of the facility as necessary.